RESTORATION OF A DETROIT ICON A labor of love on our Boblo boat Dockside tours could be as early as next summer BY JOHN GALLAGHER FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER The Boblo boat Ste. Claire, which sailed through Detroit’s past, is getting ready to sail into its future, too. Thanks to years of volunteer work and … More A labor of love on our Boblo Boat – Detroit Free Press article
Reprint of August 2008 interview with Donald P. Schwarck on Detroit Mayor K.C. Barker and his friendship with General Custer. Barker was mayor of Detroit during the final year of the Civil War. Custer Q & A with Donald P. Schwarck, author of a KC Barker monograph that he plans to publish someday. Donald P. … More Detroit Mayor K.C. Barker & General Custer
Arbor Day founder’s roots trace back to Monroe, Michigan by Ronda Stiffler The county of Monroe is known for its water – the monochrome blue view seen from the shoreline of Lake Erie, the serene beauty of the River Raisin – but it was the stately trees that inspired one former resident to launch what … More Arbor Day founder’s roots trace back to Monroe, MI
Hometown History Tours is pleased to announce that Grosse Ile Trustee Pamela A. Frucci will be on board the June 13th Glory, Valor & Sacrifice: Southeast Michigan Civil War Remembrance Tour. A longtime advocate for the environment, arts and history, Trustee Frucci works tirelessly within the local community and state to promote these endeavors. We’re … More Grosse Ile Trustee on board Civil War bus tour
Taylor’s new armed forces museum opens during May 16 veterans memorial ceremony Congressman Dingell, Senator Stabenow, brigadier general, Medal of Honor winner and the Taylor mother of female soldier killed in Iraq are all part of the program A U.S. senator from Michigan and the nation’s longest-serving congressman will be among the dignitaries present for … More Taylor’s new armed forces museum open May 16 with special veterans memorial ceremony
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